Dragon Boat Teams
Draveuses
(Intermediate)
Intermediate Mixed Team
Cascades’ newest team is taking it up a notch this year! The Draveurs is an intermediate-level team for paddlers with at least one season of experience who are looking to progress their technique and fitness and work towards improved performance as a crew.
When: Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Schedule: May 19 - September 15, 2026 (18 sessions)
Cost: $195.00 plus tax - Club membership is required
Registration includes weekly training sessions (18 weeks) + registration to the Carleton Place regatta (Sept 12, 2026).
Coach: Ivan Jensen
Captain: Chantal Bemeur
To find out how to register:
Contact dragoncascades@gmail.com
Dragonflies
(Recreational / Beginner)
Recreational Mixed Team
Join a team of enthusiastic paddlers and learn the sport of dragon boat in a fun atmosphere with a friendly group of people on the beautiful Gatineau River. No paddling experience necessary!
When: Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Schedule: May 19 - September 1, 2026 (16 sessions)
Cost: $150.00 plus tax - Club membership is required
Coach: Alison Amero
Captain: Jake Blair
River Spirits
(Recreational / Beginner)
Recreational Women’s Team
Come out and paddle with a fun and friendly group of women on the beautiful Gatineau River. We welcome women of all ages and abilities. No paddling experience necessary!
When: Thursdays 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Schedule: May 21 - August 27, 2026 (15 sessions in total) - cancelled practices will be made up in September.
Cost: $130.00 plus tax - Club membership is required
Coach: Nathalie Godin
Captain: Betty Pavey
Cascades Dragon Boat Team
(Semi Competitive)
Semi Competitive Bilingual Women’s Team
WHO?
We are a semi-competitive bilingual women's team with a passion for paddling and keeping fit while having fun. If you are an active team player who wants to train hard, we'd love to hear from you!
WHAT?
We are recruiting women of all ages and levels of paddling experience to train and compete this summer in local and regional regattas. In the off season, team members have the option of participating in different training opportunities (gym, cross-country skiing, etc.,) and enjoying 12 months of team spirit!
WHERE?
Training sessions are given at the Cascades Club, on the Gatineau River in Chelsea, Quebec.
WHEN: Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Schedule: May 9 (all-day training camp)
May 11 - August 26, 2026
Registration includes 2 training sessions per week for 17 weeks + 3 regattas.
Cost: $325.00 plus tax + Cascades Club membership.
2026 REGATTAS:
Lachine Knockout: Montréal, QC - June 27, 2026
Arnprior DB Festival: Arnprior, ON - July 18, 2026 (TBC)
Rideau Canoe Club DB Festival: Ottawa, ON - August 22, 2026 (TBC)
Coach: Alison Amero
Co-Captains: Kirby Kirvan & Cornelia Schrecker
For more information, please contact us at BDCascades@gmail.com. You may also consult our Facebook page at any time. We look forward to hearing from you!
To register:
Contact: BDCascades@gmail.com
Interested in more competitive paddling?
The Cascades club is exploring creating more competitive dragon boat options. Let us know if you’re potentially interested and we will keep you in the loop!
Email us at: dragoncascades@gmail.com to signal your interest and get on our list.
Questions? Contact info@cascadesclub.ca
